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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 635.08 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 635.08 and 261.12 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 635.08 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/635.08 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 635.08 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 165,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,832.09/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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